Chris Hammond Autographed 1994 Pinnacle #59 Florida Marlins Card

The 1994 Pinnacle #59 Chris Hammond features the left-handed pitcher with the Florida Marlins during the franchise's second Major League season. Personally autographed by Hammond, this premium Pinnacle issue represents the pitcher immediately following his career-best 15-win season with Florida's inaugural club.

By 1994, Pinnacle had established itself as Score's premium baseball card brand, offering collectors an upscale alternative to traditional flagship products. The 1994 set is especially recognizable for its dark-bordered design, glossy finish and strong photography, creating an attractive presentation that remains distinctly associated with premium cards of the early 1990s.

The darker borders also make well-preserved examples particularly appealing, as edge and corner wear can be more noticeable than on cards with lighter borders. Combined with Hammond's autograph, the design gives #59 an especially sharp appearance within his extensive run of 1994 Marlins issues.

Hammond became part of Marlins history when Florida selected him in the 1992 MLB Expansion Draft. Already an established Major League pitcher with Cincinnati, he provided the newly formed club with an experienced left-handed starter for its inaugural season.

Hammond responded with the best season of his career as a starter. He took the mound for 32 starts in 1993 and finished 15-12, establishing a career high in victories. His 15 wins led the inaugural Florida Marlins, securing his place among the notable players from the franchise's first season.

His professional career began after the Cincinnati Reds selected him in the sixth round of the 1986 MLB Draft out of the University of Alabama. Hammond developed through Cincinnati's farm system and made his Major League debut with the Reds on July 16, 1990.

More than a decade after that debut, Hammond produced an extraordinary career revival. Following three seasons outside the Major Leagues from 1999 through 2001, he returned with the Atlanta Braves in 2002 at age 36 and reinvented himself as a relief pitcher.

Hammond was exceptional in his new role, going 7-2 with a 0.95 ERA in 63 appearances. He allowed only seven earned runs in 76 innings, a remarkable performance that extended a career that had appeared to be finished.

Hammond ultimately pitched parts of 14 Major League seasons for the Reds, Marlins, Red Sox, Braves, Yankees, Athletics and Padres. This autographed 1994 Pinnacle #59 combines his important place in early Marlins history with one of the era's most recognizable premium baseball card brands.

Card Details:

• Player: Chris Hammond
• Team: Florida Marlins
• Year: 1994
• Manufacturer: Score/Pinnacle
• Brand: Pinnacle
• Card Number: #59
• Premium 1994 Pinnacle baseball issue
• Distinctive dark-bordered design
• Glossy premium finish
• Photography-focused presentation
• Dark borders make strong-condition examples particularly attractive
• Early Florida Marlins collectible
• Issued during the franchise's second Major League season
• Selected by Florida in the 1992 MLB Expansion Draft
• Member of the inaugural 1993 Florida Marlins
• Made 32 starts during Florida's first season
• Finished 15-12 in 1993
• Led the inaugural Marlins with 15 victories
• 15 wins established Hammond's Major League career high
• Originally selected by Cincinnati in the sixth round of the 1986 MLB Draft
• Former University of Alabama pitcher
• Made his Major League debut with Cincinnati on July 16, 1990
• Returned to the Major Leagues with Atlanta at age 36 in 2002
• Posted a remarkable 7-2 record and 0.95 ERA in 63 appearances in 2002
• Allowed only seven earned runs over 76 innings during his comeback season
• Pitched parts of 14 Major League seasons
• Personally autographed
• Condition: NM-MT or better

Authentication: Signature obtained through a private signing conducted by Under the Radar Sports Promotions and guaranteed to pass any third-party authentication service.

An attractive premium signed issue for collectors of Chris Hammond, Florida Marlins memorabilia, 1994 Pinnacle baseball cards, original Marlins players, premium 1990s baseball issues, or comprehensive autographed player collections.